Occupational Safety and Health Div. - DCBS

The Labor and Industries Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)

Present Duties

Known as Oregon OSHA, the division is responsible for working with employers and employees to reduce and prevent occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities, and for enforcing Oregon occupational safety and health standards. The division inspects workplaces for occupational safety and health hazards, investigates complaints about safety and health issues on the job, and investigates fatal accidents to determine if the Oregon Safe Employment Act has been violated. The division also provides technical, educational and consultative services to help employers and employees implement and improve injury and illness prevention plans.

Agency Website

Contact Information

Physical Address: 350 Winter St. NE, 3rd Floor, Salem, 97301
Mailing Address: PO Box 14480, Salem 97309

Phone: 503-378-3272 (Voice/TTY); Toll-free in Oregon only: 1-800-922-2689 (Voice/TTY)

Email: admin.web@dcbs.oregon.gov

Contact: Renee Stapleton, Acting Administrator

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Consumer and Business Services, Chapter 437

Legal & Legislative Information

Statutory Authority: ORS Chapter 654

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Budget Analysis - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu

Records & Publications

Records Retention Schedule - a list of the public records kept at the agency (part of DCBS)